A Torch Against the Night by Sabaa Tahir

A Torch Against the Night

An Ember in the Ashes #2

Sabaa Tahir

459 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction fantasy romance young adult adventurous emotional tense medium-paced

Description

After the events of the Fourth Trial, Martial soldiers hunt Elias and Laia as they flee the city of Serra. Laia and Elias are determined to break into the Empire’s most secure and dangerous prison to save Laia’s brother, even if for Elias it me...

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Community Reviews Summary of 20,829 reviews

Moods

adventurous 96%
dark 66%
tense 59%
emotional 56%
mysterious 35%
challenging 24%
sad 22%
hopeful 14%
inspiring 10%
reflective 5%
funny 3%

Pace

medium 63%
fast 29%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Plot: 24% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 17% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.24

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